Occupational Therapist - Local Inpatient Rehab with Benefits

Rehabilitation Hospital of Cookeville; Byrdstown (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Flexible spending

Career growth

Job summary

Encompass Health in Cookeville, TN is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. You will provide direct patient care, supervise treatments, conduct assessments, and create personalized care plans to support independence and recovery.

A current state OT license and BLS/CPR are required; we offer a supportive team, ongoing education, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Current state license in Occupational Therapy.
• BLS (CPR) required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care to patients in need of occupational therapy.
• Supervising care and treatments, leading patient assessments, creating personalized care plans, and targeting and resolving patient concerns.
• Building meaningful relationships with patients by dedicating time to understand their physical, mental, and emotional needs for a successful recovery.
• Celebrating patient victories along the way.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

OT State License

BLS Certification

Job description

Encompass Health in Cookeville, TN is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. You will provide direct patient care, supervise treatments, conduct assessments, and create personalized care plans to support independence and recovery.

A current state OT license and BLS/CPR are required; we offer a supportive team, ongoing education, and comprehensive benefits.